• Our manufacturing processes

  Bonneterie d'Armor has always specialised in the manufacture of knitwear, including its iconic marinière. Which clothing products do you make in Quimper? From the beginning we have specialized in manufacturing knitwear. Our factory is vertically integrated, which allows us to oversee a product's different manufacturing steps: circular and flat knitting, dyeing/finishing, cutting, tailoring, and embroidering. In our workshops, we knit and tailor knitwear products for our ready-to-weFew readers

• Marinière, the striped trend

  Armor-Lux continues to manufacture striped knitwear, perpetuating an ancestral tradition. Take a look behind the scenes of the marinière... Is the Breton striped shirt a uniform? Yes, it is. The Breton striped shirt, also known as marinière, was introduced into the uniform of the French Navy by a decree dated 27 March 1858. The number and width of the stripes on the marinière were perfectly codified: 21 white stripes 20 mm wide, 20 to 21 blue stripes 10 mm wide. The 21 stripes werFew readers

• What does Armor-lux mean?

  With its 600 employees, Armor-lux works every day to ensure that the little stripe never gets old, and that it continues to spread throughout the world! The brand's origins are both Breton and Latin. Armor: the sea, lux: the light They are also Swiss, because the Bonneterie d’Armor was founded on October 7, 1938 by Mr. Walter Hubacher, textile engineer, who was born in Oftringen (Switzerland) in 1904. What values does your brand embody? We have built our reputation on simple anFew readers

• Our materials

  Armor-lux specialises in knitwear, which is the preferred technique for producing jumpers, t-shirts, polo shirts, underwear and, of course, the marinière, which has become the brand's iconic garment over the years. What materials do you use for your products? We mainly use natural materials (cotton, wool, linen) and fine materials (such as silk, wool and silk) that are especially suitable for lingerie items. We also opt for a finer range of products made from environmentally respFew readers

• Our expertise

  Armor-lux has held the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label since 2010. In a globalised and ethically sensitive sector, we are pursuing an ambitious CSR policy that is consistent with the history and values of our company. How do you guarantee the quality of your products? Our products are designed to last over time. Quality is one of our main commitments to our customers. Back in 1971, we set up a quality department, which now has 30 employees. Before our products can beFew readers